# MIDIFlute MIDI Controller — Flute MIDI Controller

> iPad-based Irish flute/whistle MIDI controller for external and virtual instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Eskin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiflute-midi-controller/id578146001 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiflute-midi-controller/id578146001/reviews.md

## What is MIDIFlute MIDI Controller?

MIDIFlute is an Irish Flute/Whistle MIDI controller for the iPad.

The fingerings are based on those used for the 6-hole keyless Irish flute or whistle.

MIDIFlute doesn't produce any sound on its own, it is designed for playing hardware and software VST-style MIDI synthesizers via a CoreMIDI compatible interface connected to the dock connector or virtual MIDI instruments like Roland Sound Canvas for iOS, IK Multimedia SampleTank®, or Sonosaurus ThumbJam running on your iPad. 

IMPORTANT: Since this app requires as many as 8 fingers on the screen at the same time, before playing, disable "Multitasking Gestures" on your iPad (in the iPad Settings app, under the General section, turn the Multitasking Gestures switch to the off position).

Please visit the app support website to see some live demo videos and for the settings you will need to enable in the synth app you are using to have it work with the control surface.

To get started playing, first show the on-screen hole labels by touching the '?' icon at the lower right corner of the screen.

Start by touching the top half of the flute starting with the tips of your left index, middle, and ring fingers on holes #6, 5, and 4. The holes light up when touched.

Next touch the bottom half of the flute with the tips of your right index, middle, and ring fingers, on holes #3, 2, and 1.

To play the second octave, touch the "Octave" bar next to the flute with your left little finger while using the same fingerings as the first octave.

Touch the "Stop" bar at the top of the screen with your left thumb to stop the sound while fingering a note. This can be used for repeated notes in the place of doing a cut or tap.

Finger vibrato may be done with the middle finger of the right hand on many notes. The amount of vibrato is adjustable using the MIDI control sliders.

Touch the "Semitone Down" bar next the flute with the right little finger to lower the pitch one semitone. This may be used to play the notes F-natural, G#, D#, and Bb.

Touch the MIDI icon at the bottom left corner of the screen to show/hide the MIDI controls. All settings are saved and restored the next time the app is run.

You may select the volume, attack velocity, vibrato depth and MIDI chanel using the sliders. 

The entire range may be transposed up or down up to one octaves (zero transpose is "C") in semitone increments using the transpose slider. 

Use the "Transmit MIDI Port" switch to choose between "Omni" sending MIDI data to all CoreMIDI apps (matches previous versions of MIDIFlute) or "Virtual Port" sending to a named CoreMIDI virtual output port. When the "Virtual Port option is selected, MIDIFlute will show up as an input option in apps that support virtual ports like Sonosaurus ThumbJam and MidiBridge. "Omni" mode is selected by default.

All MIDI settings are saved when the app quits and restored the next time it is run. 

Touch the 'Shhh' icon at the top left to send a MIDI "All Notes Off" message quiet any "stuck" notes if they occur. 

Settings for use with other MIDI synthesizer apps:

Sonosaurus ThumbJam:

- In "Preferences", under "Options", enabled "Background Audio". 

If using the "Virtual Port" transmit port option, enable the input port under Preferences / MIDI Control / MIDI Input Connections.

IK Multimedia SampleTank:

- In Settings (touch the gear icon), enable "Background Audio".

IK Multimedia iRig MIDI Hardware MIDI Interface:

- For simple direct connection, in MIDIFlute, set the "Transmit MIDI Port" option to "Omni" .

-  If using a MIDI filtering app like MidiBridge to modify the data stream, in MIDIFlute, set the "Transmit MIDI Port" option to "Virtual Port".

Other CoreMIDI compatible synth apps will have similar settings.

Be sure to visit the AppCordions.com website for MIDI setup and demo videos!

## Key features

- Irish flute/whistle fingering simulation
- MIDI output for VSTs and virtual instruments
- Adjustable MIDI control sliders
- Octave and semitone transposition
- Vibrato control
- CoreMIDI compatible

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiflute-midi-controller/id578146001/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 😎🎶

*2013-06-26*

🎼

### 5/5 — MIDIFlute is fantastic

*2013-04-07*

MIDI has for too long been stuck with piano keyboard controllers - at last wind players can use their skills and technique to play new sounds. You can't really play a flute sound on a keyboard and sound like a flute player - I love this App.

The six hole traditional flute is as simple and clean an instrument as you will find so is the perfect model to use. Flute players and whistle players can quickly adapt and make music on their iPad out loud or in headphones.

Traditional music players here have a new innovation to explore in their field - I hope many will take up this exciting new idea and blend it with their music scene. Let's look out for the first Traditional/Folk band playing instruments on iPads.

Eamon Spillane
April 2013

### 1/5 — Does not play anything

*2013-01-28*

Read description before buying this!

## Frequently asked questions about MIDIFlute MIDI Controller

### What is MIDIFlute?

MIDIFlute is a MIDI controller app for iPad that simulates the fingering of an Irish flute or whistle. It does not produce sound on its own but sends MIDI data to external hardware or software synthesizers.

### How does MIDIFlute work?

It uses a touch-based fingering system on the iPad screen that mimics traditional Irish flute and whistle fingerings. Users then connect it via CoreMIDI to VST-style synthesizers or virtual instruments like Roland Sound Canvas or SampleTank.

### Does MIDIFlute produce sound?

No, MIDIFlute is solely a MIDI controller. It requires connection to a separate sound-producing application or hardware to generate audio.

### What are the minimum requirements for MIDIFlute?

MIDIFlute is designed for the iPad and requires disabling 'Multitasking Gestures' in iPad settings for optimal performance due to its multi-touch input needs.

### Can I adjust the sound parameters with MIDIFlute?

Yes, you can adjust volume, attack velocity, vibrato depth, and MIDI channel using the on-screen sliders. The entire range can also be transposed up or down by one octave.

### How often is MIDIFlute updated?

The app was last updated on January 16, 2023, to version 5.0. This indicates a history of updates, though the frequency is not explicitly stated.

### What is the price of MIDIFlute?

MIDIFlute is a paid app, available for $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned.

### Does MIDIFlute have ads?

No, MIDIFlute is an ad-free application. It is a paid app with no advertisements included.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2023-01-16

Updated for new iOS versions

### 4.0 — 2019-04-07

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.3 — 2016-03-09

Minor note mapping change, restores 0XX XXX second octave D mapping.

### 3.2.1 — 2016-02-23

Vibrato finger mappings now match my Irish Flute Pro app.

Added semitone down switch on the right little finger.

New, clearer look for the help screen.

### 3.1.1 — 2016-01-07

Added option to choose between transmitting MIDI data to all receivers or to create a CoreMIDI virtual output port for use in other apps that supported named connections.

Expanded the range of the pitch bend

Bug fixes

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